TY - THES A1 - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Transformation of rural space from an institutional perspective. Socio-economic development and land use change in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China T1 - Transformation ländlicher Räume aus institutioneller Perspektive. Sozio-ökonomische Entwicklung und Landnutzungswandel in Xishuangbanna, Südwest-China. N2 - Landscapes and societies in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Southwest China have undergone unprecedented changes over the last 60 years. These transformations within the landscapes manifest themselves as land cover change, for example intensification of traditional land use systems and introduction of monocultures leading to deforestation, loss of biodiversity and other forms of environmental degradation. At the same time, communities and societies within these landscapes have experienced a certain degree of economic development, mainly through exploitation of natural resources. Through changing of political and economic frameworks, they have also profound transformations within their social and socio-cultural configurations. Based on the outcomes of field work in Xishuangbanna between 2006 and 2010, this study examines institutions, institutional voids and institutional change concerning land-use in the Naban River Watershed National Nature Reserve. Combining socio-economic and ecological data, patterns of land-use change and their interrelation to local communities are explored. With the emergence of the rubber-line, a socio-ecological frontier, disparities between upland and lowland landscapes and communities are intensifying. N2 - Wie viele andere Regionen weltweit haben Landschaften und Gesellschaften Xishuangbannas, einer Präfektur im Südwesten Chinas in den letzten 60 Jahren rasante Veränderungen erfahren. Auf Landschaftsebene manifestieren sich diese Transformationen als Landnutzungswandel, z. B. durch Intensivierung traditioneller Landnutzungspraktiken und Modernisierung der Landwirtschaft. Besonders die Einführung von Monokulturen führt zu Entwaldung, Verlust der biologischen Diversität und anderen Arten von Umweltdegradation und -zerstörung. Zur gleichen Zeit haben Dorfgemeinschaften und Gesellschaften zu einem gewissen Grad durch wirtschaftliche Entwicklung von der Ausbeutung der natürlichen Ressourcen profitiert, einhergehend mit tiefgreifenden Veränderungen ihrer sozialen und sozioökonomischen Gefüge. Besonders über die Zusammenhänge zwischen ökologischen und sozialen Veränderungen ist bisher wenig bekannt. Die Möglichkeit zur Feldforschung in und über eine abgelegene, aber gleichzeitig diverse und dynamische Region wie Xishuangbanna bot eine wertvolle Gelegenheit, Mensch-Umweltbeziehungen näher zu erforschen. Die Forschung für diese Doktorarbeit erfolgte im Rahmen eines multidisziplinären Forschungsprojektes mit dem Titel "Erhaltung von Kulturlandschaften durch Diversifizierung der Ressourcen-Nutzung, Strategien und Technologien für Agrar-Ökosystemen im bergigen Südwesten Chinas", auch bekannt als "Living Landscapes China" (LILAC). KW - Sozialökologie KW - Landnutzungswandel KW - Ländliches Südwest China KW - Institutioneller Wandel KW - Socio-ecology KW - Land use change KW - Rural Southwest China KW - Institutional change Y1 - 2011 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus-25883 N1 - Also available as paperback from: Der Andere Verlag. ISBN 978-3-86247-228-4 ER - TY - BOOK A1 - Wehner, Stefanie ED - Wehner, Stefanie ED - Kurfürst, Sandra T1 - Southeast Asian Transformations N2 - Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in the world. This volume offers a timely approach to Southeast Asian Studies, covering recent transitions in the realms of urbanism, rural development, politics, and media. While most of the contributions deal with the era of post-independence, some tackle the colonial period and the resulting developments. The volume also includes insights from Southern India. As a tribute to the interdisciplinary project of Southeast Asian Studies, this book brings together authors from disciplines as diverse as area studies, sociology, history, geography, and journalism. KW - Südostasien KW - sozialer Wandel Y1 - 2020 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-10406 SN - 978-3-8394-5171-7 PB - Transcript CY - Bielefeld ER - TY - INPR A1 - Klöpf, Tobias A1 - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Vulnerabilities and capacities : dealing with coastal flooding in Ghana´s Volta Region N2 - Coastal flooding events pose an existential threat to populations around the world, particularly in the Global South. As a result of climate change and other, direct forms of anthropogenic interference, the magnitude and frequency of such floodings is predicted to continuously increase in the near future. Therefore, it is important to understand the vulnerability of affected people to implement appropriate measures. This research presents a case study on coastal flooding and its impact on livelihoods in the Volta Region of Ghana. The paper utilizes a vulnerability framework that focuses on exposure, susceptibility, as well as the capacities to anticipate, cope with, and recover from the effects of natural hazards. Based on a qualitative approach, the study focusses on those households who were directly affected of a severe tidal flood in November 2021, leading to a total destruction of their property. The research was conducted in March, July and August 2022. It revealed that the studied group had low capacity to anticipate and had no contingency plans in case of relocation. Further, we discovered different strategies that people applied to deal with the situation eight months after the flood event. Most households applied (short term) coping strategies to reestablish their former marine-based livelihood systems. Adaption in terms of long-term adjustment of their livelihoods played only a minor role and could be found in form of out-migration in a limited number of households. T3 - Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series - 2 KW - Fishing community KW - Climate change adaption KW - Crisis migration KW - Displacement KW - Relocation Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-14597 IS - 2 CY - Passau ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Narh, John A1 - Wehner, Stefanie A1 - Ungruhe, Christian A1 - Eberth, Andreas T1 - The role of translocal practices in a natural climate solution in Ghana JF - Climate N2 - People-centred reforestation is one of the ways to achieve natural climate solutions. Ghana has established a people-centred reforestation programme known as the Modified Taunya System (MTS) where local people are assigned degraded forest reserves to practice agroforestry. Given that the MTS is a people-centred initiative, socioeconomic factors are likely to have impact on the reforestation drive. This study aims to understand the role of translocal practices of remittances and visits by migrants on the MTS. Using multi-sited, sequential explanatory mixed methods and the lens of socioecological systems, the study shows that social capital and socioeconomic obligations of cash remittances from, as well as visits by migrants to their communities of origin play positive roles on reforestation under the MTS. Specifically, translocal households have access to, and use remittances to engage relatively better in the MTS than households that do not receive remittances. This shows that translocal practices can have a positive impact on the environment at the area of origin of migrants where there are people-centred environmental policies in place. KW - agroforestry KW - multi-sited research KW - reforestation KW - remittances KW - sequential explanatory mixed methods KW - socioecological systems Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-14138 VL - 2023 IS - 11 PB - MDPI CY - Basel ER - TY - RPRT A1 - Bohnenkämper, Ronja A1 - Fußeder, Christina A1 - Emmanouilidis, Georgios A1 - Emmert, Cornelia A1 - Haberger, Mathias A1 - Hartmann, Nils A1 - Hohlfeldt, Leonie A1 - Jäckel, Franziska A1 - Körber, Janina A1 - Listl, Johannes A1 - Ostendorp, Falk A1 - Pantaleon Osuna, Alvaro A1 - Steinmetzer, Luzie A1 - Thurl, Lena A1 - Ungruhe, Christian A1 - Wagener, Jonas A1 - Wehner, Stefanie ED - Ungruhe, Christian ED - Pantaleon Osuna, Alvaro ED - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Socio-economic development and migration in rural Ghana : report from field research in Amedzofe, Volta Region N2 - Migration plays a significant role in Ghanaian society, particularly in rural areas where its impact is inextricably linked to socio-economic dynamics. In March 2023, a student field research field research project was conducted in Amedzofe as part of the international research project “Migration and Translocality in West Africa”, shedding light on various aspects of rural life through the lens of translocality. The field research aimed to address a wide range of topics related to rural livelihoods, focusing on migration and translocal aspects of everyday life. Six working groups embarked on a 10-day field research journey, employing mixed methods encompassing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This extensive fieldwork followed a semester of intensive preparation, ensuring the thoroughness and depth of the study. The survey results were meticulously analysed and presented, providing valuable insights into the patterns, drivers and impacts of migration in the region. Additionally, the findings of the six working groups offered nuanced perspectives on various facets of rural life, including economic activities, social networks, cultural practices, education and gender aspects. This endeavour aims at fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding migration and translocality in rural Ghana. It is a testament to the dedication and vision of the late Prof. Dr. Malte Steinbrink, whose leadership and guidance were instrumental in the preparation and realisation of this study. T3 - Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series - 3 KW - migration KW - translocality KW - agriculture KW - land use KW - housing KW - communication KW - education KW - gender KW - research-based learning Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-14865 IS - 3 ER - TY - INPR A1 - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Regional and gendered aspects of migration: Data-exploration from a multi-local field survey in Ghana (Northern, Eastern and Greater Accra Region) N2 - This study assesses the perception of migrants and migrant households on drivers and structures of translocal mobility and their consequences for livelihoods in Ghana. A bi-local survey was conducted to collect data on households and migrants in the area of origin (AoO) and individuals in the area of destination (AoD). The survey at the AoO was conducted in two research areas (Gushiegu Municipal District in the Northern Region and Fanteakwa District in the Eastern Region). Thesample then covered 75% migrant households and 25% non-migrant households, both randomly selected. The collected data provides information on almost 1,000 migrants and 2,000 non-migrants. Since Greater Accra Region was identified as one major destination, this region was selected as an Area of Destination. In Accra, 50 migrants from Eastern and Northern Region each were randomly selected from the previous survey database. The perception of migrant households and migrants themselves on migration was assessed using descriptive statistics. Over 95% said migration is essential to secure their livelihood and that migration improves the standard of living of the households. The study elucidates the challenges encountered by rural households in agriculture and the strategies implemented to address these issues. The predominant challenges confronting farmers include the escalating costs of agricultural inputs, the prevalence of pests and diseases, and fluctuations in environmental conditions. Moreover, the research highlights robust translocal networks that extend beyond mere financial remittances, encompassing an intangible web of communication, emotions, and aspirations. By traversing spatial and gender dimensions, the study unveils the extensive diversity of migration aspects, demonstrating that migration exerts markedly different impacts on women compared to men and has varying implications for households in the Northern Region versus the Eastern Region. It is evident that female migrants from Northern Ghana constitute the most vulnerable group, grappling with severe food insecurity. In contrast, translocal networks in the Eastern Region facilitate families in leveraging remittances for diversification of their economic base, thereby enhancing their capacity for future development, while those in the Northern region are essential for addressing the existential needs of families. T3 - Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series - 7 KW - migration KW - area of origin KW - area of destination KW - livelihood KW - remittances KW - food security Y1 - 2026 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-20299 ER -